Which assessment finding for a client receiving a statin is a priority for the nurse to report to the healthcare provider?
A. Bowel sounds markedly increased in all four quadrants of the abdomen
B. Urine output of 200 mL/hour
C. Urine output of 20 mL/hour
D. Moderate elevation in liver function tests (LFTs)
Answer: C
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Some health conditions are more prevalent in the black population than in the white population. It is important that nurses pay particular attention to identifying those health conditions
Which of the following health assessments and reasons is the most important in working with black patients? A) Control their lifestyle changes because of a lower life expectancy B) Monitor their blood pressure because of a blunted nocturnal response C) Examine their buccal mucosa because black skin color can complicate the use of skin color for assessment of health problems D) Monitor for HIV/AIDS as this is a leading cause of death among African Americans
A pregnant patient complains of nasal stuffiness and rapid breathing. The clinician should recognize that:
A. Elevated progesterone directly stimulates the central respiratory center in pregnancy to enhance loss of CO2 B. Elevated estrogen and progesterone levels causes nasal edema C. Elevated estrogen and progesterone cause nasal turbinate enlargement D. All of the above
The term "instrument" when used in research refers to:
A) a device used to measure the variables of interest B) an unstructured interview of a group of participants C) a written description of the phenomenon of interest D) none of the above
The nurse is conducting a community health screening. Which individual should the nurse recognize as being the highest risk for atrial fibrillation?
a. A 44-year-old obese male with asthma b. A 62-year-old male smoker with a history of rheumatic heart disease c. A 56-year-old female with diabetes who has elevated cholesterol levels d. A 68-year-old female with Parkinson's disease who takes carbidopa-levodopa (Sinemet)